The child development center is a new, modernized facility located at 201 Avenue D. Programs provide a diverse and rewarding developmental experience for the full growth of a child. Parents will find a safe environment with a professional and caring staff.

Full-time childcare is available during the week. Parents can take advantage of hourly (space-available), weekly and monthly rates.

The facility accepts children from six weeks through six years of age and serves breakfast, lunch and snacks at no extra charge. Fees are charged on a sliding scale based on the current year family income.

Parents need to provide their child's immunization card on the first visit. Immunizations are recorded, kept on file at the center and updated as required. Call 696-4337.

As the number of working parents increases, so does the need for childcare with greater flexibility. Here, parents have an option of selecting different types of care. The choice may be a home environment with smaller child/adult ratios. This type of care can be found in a family child care home.

A family child care home provides high quality care within a safe environment. In addition to attentive supervision, age appropriate activities are offered to the children that will promote development in all areas: social/emotional, cognitive (intellectual), and physical. Children's positive self-esteem will be promoted through appropriate expectations and guidance as well as varied learning opportunities.

Family Child Care also offers free training and assistance to become a certified home daycare provider by the state of Texas. The Family Child Care has a large inventory of child care items from cribs to toys that are checked out on a loan basis to assist individuals with their home child care. Call 696-2839.

Wide ranges of athletic activities are available, including soccer, basketball and skating. Instructional programs are offered throughout the year. Other activities include a variety of workshops, youth dances and athletic classes.

The center provides a before and after school program that includes transportation to several of the local elementary schools as well as a summer program geared to a full day of sports and field trips or other activities. Programs and activities are planned for teenagers include trips, canoeing, overnight lock-ins and other events throughout the year. The youth center has two soccer and baseball fields, an outdoor basketball area and a scoring center. Call 696-4797.